Water potential gradient between absorb...

Water potential gradient between absorbent and the liquid imbibed is essential for imbibition .In addition, for any substance to imbibe any liquid, one of the following is also a pre-requisite

Affinity beteen adsorbant and the liquid

Molecular density of adsorbant

Concentration of adsorbant

Pressure potential of the absorbant

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